Category Archives: Policy

Content with news about climate actions-related policies, discussions of learnings from SSG projects, and information about climate action best practices.

How Caledon’s Green Development Standards Promote Climate-Friendly Growth

SSG

August 27, 2024

Guidance, Insights, Policy, Uncategorized

Even as Caledon’s 76,500-strong population is set to triple in the next 30 years, the Town aspires to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. How can it reduce greenhouse gas issues and tackle environmental and social problems while the community grows?
How Cities Can Promote Affordable Housing While Limiting Emissions

Emi Do

May 7, 2024

Perspectives, Policy

With new construction, come new greenhouse gas emissions. Without strong climate policies, these new homes could lock in 142.7 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, according to research by the Federal Task Force for Housing and Climate. That’s equivalent to consuming an additional 330,000 barrels of oil per year.
Almost Every US State Has a Climate Action Plan!

Emi Do

April 7, 2024

Policy

Over the past two months, over 100 cities, states, and Tribes have filed Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs). They outline “shovel-ready” actions that local governments can take to reduce climate pollution. What do these PCAPs mean for climate action in the US?
It’s Time for More Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets

Alia Dharssi

March 7, 2024

Insights, Perspectives, Policy, Uncategorized

Wealthy countries must transition to 100% renewable energy generation in the power sector by 2030 and economy-wide by 2040. Municipalities and utilities are key.
Guidance on Climate Modelling from the White House

Jeremy Murphy

January 30, 2024

Policy

The White House has issued a memo detailing how climate-economic modeling can improve in order to support more effective climate action decision-making. Based on our experience conducting modeling for over 100 climate action plans across the Americas, we’ve identified the same areas of improvement and integrated them into SSG’s modeling tools.
Four Climate Action Trends to Watch in 2024

weaveradmin

January 6, 2024

Insights, Perspectives, Policy, Uncategorized

Amid the disappointment that more wasn’t achieved at COP28 and a spate of extreme weather events at the outset of 2024, we don’t want to lose sight of areas where progress has been made. Below we share four positive trends that we’re keeping an eye on in 2024.
Montreal Commits to Climate Budget

Alia Dharssi

December 12, 2023

Policy, Uncategorized

For the first time, Montreal’s municipal budget includes a carbon budget—a cumulative cap on Montreal’s emissions out to 2050. By requiring City Council and staff to consider climate change in all investment decisions, the budget has the potential to push climate action forward while reducing spending decisions that increase climate pollution.
We Developed a Step-by-Step Climate Action Guide With IDB

SSG

December 11, 2023

Guidance, Policy, Uncategorized

We worked with the Inter American Development Bank to develop Planning Climate Action in Cities and Region, a guide for local governments in Chile and beyond.
How to Reduce Urban Consumption Emissions

Kayla Rakes

November 1, 2023

Guidance, Policy

Most urban climate action plans focus on greenhouse gas emissions generated within a city’s boundaries resulting— from things like heating buildings, fueling cars, and decomposing trash. But emissions related to other everyday activities like eating out at restaurants, traveling on an airplane, purchasing a new phone, and construction of new buildings are also driving the…
How Local Governments Can Pull the Emergency Brake and Take Climate Action Now

Emi Do

September 5, 2023

Perspectives, Policy

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